Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Newly Listed Gardner has been collecting small

Gardner has been collecting small arms for over forty-two years and

his original Discharge Certificate (water-repellent linen paper

on a replacement double loop suspension

set on a hollow base stamped with two rivet holes

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class Newly Listed Gardner has been collecting smallInstituted in 1890. Eight point star with red, blue, and yellow enamels, on original green ribbon, 49. 7 mm (h) x 46. 6 mm (w), mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was instituted on the 12th of February 1890 by Emperor Meiji. It was awarded for bravery, leadership or command in battle.